Previous forecasts for the week of July 13 showed triple-digit temperatures for much of California, but recent forecasts have added possible lightning storms and chances of rain to other parts of the state.
A heatwave is slated to blanket the state of California, with some parts of SoCal slated to experience temperatures above 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Areas across California also will be under heat advisories and even extreme warning from July 14 through July 16.
How hot will it be, and what other weather phenomena will the state experience?
How hot will it be in Southern California?
While the temperatures heat up before the extreme heat warning starting July 14 in much of Southern California, the high deserts and mountains have a chance of rain and thunderstorms on July 13, the weather agency says.
Big Bear Lake and Idyllwild have a 50% chance or higher of rain, while some of the surrounding areas will have around a 30% chance. The next day the same area is slated to experience temperatures in the high 90s to 100s.
Heat and thunderstorms don’t mix well during wildfire season, as it raises the chance of fire sparking in dry areas.
The coast along Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties will not be spared from the heat and will also be under an extreme heat warning starting July 14. Temperatures will likely reach peak on July 15 with highs between 95 and 105 degrees, the weather agency says.
How hot will it be in Northern California?
Northern California is on thunderstorm watch as much of the area, including the Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley, will have a chance of slight chance of thunderstorms between 10 and 30%, the agency says.
The Bay Area is also on alert as the San Francisco and San Pedro bays have been put under a coastal flood advisory from July 13 through July 16. Low-lying areas near shorelines could get up to 1.8 feet of inundation.
As these areas are on watch for storms and flooding, they will also have a moderate heat risk.
The San Joaquin Valley may see highs between 102 and 108 degrees. The Bay Area will also be blanketed with heat in the high 80s, peaking on Wednesday with Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Concord facing max temperatures in the 90s.
How to stay safe during the heat
The National Weather Service has provided tips to prepare for the heat, stay cool, and help out when heatstroke occurs.
How to prepare for a heatwave:
What to do in a heatwave:
Someone suffering from heatstroke may seem confused, experience dizziness, and may fall unconscious. When treating someone for heatstroke, make sure to call 911, move the victim to a cooler area, remove any extra layers, loosen clothing, and cool them down with water or an ice pack, the weather service said.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
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